# Become an anti-corruption young leader this summer URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/news/become-an-anti-corruption-young-leader-summer-school-on-integrity Type: News Published: 2016-03-24 Updated: 2019-11-19 --- 24 March 2016 What are you doing this summer? Get a head start and apply for [Transparency International School on Integrity](http://transparencyschool.org/) taking place in Vilnius, Lithuania from 4-10 July 2016. Since 2010, the School on Integrity has welcomed some 700 students, graduates and young professionals from around 90 countries to its [seven-day highly intensive program](http://transparencyschool.org/programme/) on anti-corruption and accountability. ![Courtesy, Transparency International Lithuania](/files/application/flash/2016_feature_summerschool_1.jpg) Corruption is not a problem you can tackle in old, banal ways. You need something really fresh. You need something really original. There are a lot of such ideas here. - **Iuliia Shybalkina, Ukraine, 2014 participant** Students engage in rigorous seminars and trainings, exposing them to the latest developments on anti-corruption and accountability [led by experts in the field](http://transparencyschool.org/lecture/). Participants are also encouraged to approach the subject from a creative perspective and come up with innovative and untested solutions. Upon completion of the programme, students obtain the necessary skills to empower them in the fight against corruption in their countries; they also receive 6 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits. [Arjun](https://vimeo.com/148628335) from [Ingrida Palaimaite](https://vimeo.com/user37965485) on [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com). ### **Applications for 2016 now open** In July 2016, some 140 future leaders from around the world will be welcomed to the school. There are [a number of scholarships available](http://transparencyschool.org/scholarships/) for students from certain countries. The application deadline is 1 May 2016 for the scholarship applications and 31 May 2016 for non-scholarship applications. Non-EU students should factor in visa processing in their timing. [Apply today!](http://transparencyschool.org/how-to-apply/) *Editor's note: This article was amended on 23 May, to extend the non-scholarship application deadline to 31 May.* For any press inquiries please contact ### You might also like... ## [Anti-corruption gaps are leaving democracy in Europe exposed](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/anti-corruption-gaps-leaving-democracy-europe-exposed) News • 15 September 2026 Too many European countries are failing to effectively implement and enforce their anti-corruption laws, while several are rapidly backsliding. ## [COP Talks: Formal Delegations, Informal Access](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/cop30-formal-delegations-informal-access) News • 14 September 2026 Our analysis of EU delegations found 63 fossil fuel-linked representatives accredited through nine EU Member States at COP30, raising concerns over transparency and influence in… ## [Transparency International 2025: while corruption spreads, here's proof change is possible](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/transparency-international-2025-while-corruption-spreads-heres-proof-change-is-possible) News • 17 July 2026 Corruption still involves envelopes of cash under tables in many countries. But it's also evolving. Transparency International's 2025 annual report shows how corruption is taking… ## [Financial intelligence units: Powerful tools against corruption if governments let them work](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/financial-intelligence-units-powerful-tools-against-corruption) News • 24 June 2026 Financial intelligence units can help expose corrupt money flows – but only if governments give them the powers, access and independence to do the job.